Another new GEM razor from Rocnel

The price point would need to be less than half for me to even consider purchasing this razor. I would still accept it as a gift, but that's about it. Seems interesting and I like that Rocnel brings innovative designs to the table, but so far none have been my cup of tea.

Matt, that sounds ridiculously complicated.  I don't do Instagram, Twitter, etc. so haven't seen the video but from what you have described, compared to some of my vintage SEs, I'd be spending more time loading and unloading a blade and less time shaving.

It probably sounds more complicated than it is. The person showing the process in the video does it quite effortlessly. (Maybe he practiced for a number of hours?)

I do agree that the exposed corners of the blade could pose a threat. And the price of the razor could definitely pose a threat to many a wallet…

Not to mention the fact that the back edge (corners) of the blade are totally exposed, increasing the chances of unwanted cuts, especially to your ears. This looks like it might only be a real issue if you're trying to use the FHS10 blades, but still. And no, it doesn't look like there are any blade stops on the front edge of the baseplate either.

That is always an important factor to me as I wear a small hoop earring in my left ear.  I have, on occasion, caught the edge of a blade on the earring so it is something that I am very mindful of.  In fact, the very first thing I noticed about my first iKon razor, an OSS, was that the head covered the side edges of the blade completely.  That was a much appreciated touch and I look for it in other modern razors.

Blagoja,

My Turkish Coffee is really a fake.
I am diabetic so sugar, so essential, is forbidden.
My coffee is made with artificial sweetener which is not a very good replacement.
It is also brewed in a big Pyrex measuring bowl in my microwave oven. Forbidden & forbidden.
So I lie to myself and I tell me how great it is. It does smell good.

I make two 8 oz cups full at a time. One goes directly into me.
The other is refrigerated till the next morning. It is always better than the first cup.
I suspect it is due to the evaporation of some of the water in the frost free fridge.
Or it mellows from being kept with the grounds for 24 hours.

There. I have confessed. Now I can enjoy my coffee with a clear conscience.

Mickey

Here's the youtube link to loading a blade, for those interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLt2t-yjUDk

Blagoja,

My Turkish Coffee is really a fake.
I am diabetic so sugar, so essential, is forbidden.
My coffee is made with artificial sweetener which is not a very good replacement.
It is also brewed in a big  Pyrex measuring bowl in my microwave oven. Forbidden & forbidden.
So I lie to myself and I tell me how great it is.  It does smell good.

I make two 8 oz cups full at a time. One goes directly into me.
The other is refrigerated till the next morning. It is always better than the first cup.
I suspect it is due to the evaporation of some of the water in the frost free fridge.
Or it mellows from being kept with the grounds for 24 hours.

There. I have confessed. Now I can enjoy my coffee with a clear conscience.

Mickey

Ah ha! Coffee abuser exposed!

BTW I love my Micromatic Razors! Sold all others but the very best GEM/Everyready in the whole wide world; The Streamline (drop mic, stroll off the stage with mild distain for the crowd).

The price point would need to be less than half for me to even consider purchasing this razor. I would still accept it as a gift, but that's about it. Seems interesting and I like that Rocnel brings innovative designs to the table, but so far none have been my cup of tea.

To be fair, the Rocnel G is cheaper than the OneBlade. I've never been a fan of Rocnel's ideas for blade loading on any of their razors. Their idea for using FHS blades in this particular razor just looks downright ridiculously scary.
I think Blackland's Gem razor design looks better. A true 3-piece with blade "stops" (more like corner protectors)

I guess one could say that the Rocnel is for those who live on the edge…

(OK, that was truly “dad joke” quality, my apologies.)

The price point would need to be less than half for me to even consider purchasing this razor.

.......yet you will pay twice that for a razor called the oneblade lol. A razor made for folks who can't seem to figure out how to use a $5 superspeed. Go figure.

The price point would need to be less than half for me to even consider purchasing this razor.

.......yet you will pay twice that for a razor called the oneblade lol. A razor made for folks who can't seem to figure out how to use a $5 superspeed. Go figure.

Not quite. I got my OneBlade long before the price became what it is now. Also, show me another razor that offers something unique and functional for a SE blade, i.e. the pivoting head.

I understand where you are coming from but it would be wiser to get more information to prevent coming to ignorant conclusions. Your attack about me not knowing how to use a super speed literally made me laugh this morning. So at least I should thank you for that.